About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, focused on building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. Committed to playing a significant role in enabling the UK to transition to net zero, we are driving decarbonisation across the construction materials sector.

Aggregate Industries, a proud member of Holcim, constantly seeks new ways to build progress for people and the planet – from decarbonizing the way we build to empowering building users to live in more energy-efficient homes. And we know the only way to do that is to ensure our people have the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’re committed to providing world-class learning and development opportunities to help you shape a career that works for you.

Join today and build progress with us.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension, Competitive Salary, Opportunities to further your career through qualifications & experience.

The Opportunity

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Fitter to join our Torr Quarry, near Shepton Mallet. You’ll be based at one of Europe's largest super quarries where supported by our experienced engineers you’ll become an essential member of the team.

You’ll be part of our Day Shift, where you’ll get hands-on experience in our fixed workshop as well as attending reactive breakdowns in the quarry surroundings.

Your shift will be 4on 4off rotating between 05:00-17:00 & 10:30-22:30. If your shift falls into the weekend then these are adjusted to 06:00-18:00 (with a 09:30 Saturday start should you be on the afternoon shift.)

You’ll attend reactive maintenance around site to various equipment such as Crushers, Screeners & conveyor systems, mainly focusing on the primary conveyor uphill system, capable of tonnages of 2000 tonnes per/hour, alongside the processing and handling equipment involved - Primary, secondary stone crushers, conveyor chutes, vibrating multi deck screens.

You’ll work on PPM’s to help keep our equipment operational.

With a focus on Health & Safety across our business this role is no different, you’ll carry out all repairs safely and continue to maintain a hazard free environment.

Who you are

You’ll already be working towards a career in engineering so will have some hands on experience as a mechanic, assembly technician or in a production/ manufacturing environment.

You’ll either hold or aspire to gain your NVQ Level 2/3 in an engineering discipline.

Diversity Statement

Innovation only happens when we bring together talented people with diverse experiences in an open and inclusive environment. That’s why we foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences and creates equitable opportunities for all to grow and thrive. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Because together, we can unlock the power of diversity to build progress for people and the planet.